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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,333.22, 4,597.77 and 2,091.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,333.22, 4,597.77 and 2,091.94 is: 2,885.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,333.22 : 4,597.77 = 2,091.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,333.22/4,597.77 = 2,091.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,333.22x = 4,597.77 × 2,091.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,333.22x = 9,618,258.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,618,258.97/3,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.58

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